Episode 3 In the Club

-I'm going to jump, I'm going to jump!

-It's coming, Diane!

The painting, you'll never see it again.

-Where is she? Where's Diane?

-Rick!

-Diane!

-You can't come in here!

-I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

You said to that doctor that you're 37 weeks and you're not.

Did you think it was a never-ending pot of money?

You can keep your bloody money. I don't want a bloody thing!

MUSIC: "Wonderful World" by Rebecca Ferguson

#Yeah

# Thinking what a wonderful world

# Oh-hoo

# Watching as the colours light the Earth

# Thinking what a wonderful world

# Yeah

# Thinking what a wonderful world

# Hee-hee

# Oooh-oooh... #

No, no. Ow! Ah!

-Oh, my God, I can't stand it!

-Has it started?

SHE SCREAMS Help me!

Erm...I've forgotten what to do!

-I don't have got my birthing partner book!

-Simon, help, help me!

-Oh, my God! Help me, Simon!

-Hello? Hello, yes, you have to help me.

-I think my girlfriend has gone into...

-Grab my foot, Simon!

-What?

-Grab my foot!

-Hang on a minute.

Quick, grab it! No, no, not that one, the other one.

Please, come on!

No, bend it back! Bend it back, bend it back.

-Yeah?

-Oh...

'Oh, yes!'

-'Yes? Like that?'

-'Oh, yes!'

Oh! Oh, yes.

Is that all right?

SHE LAUGHS IN PLEASURE

Oh, yes. Thank God.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

-You frightened me to death.

-I am so sorry...

I'm so sorry, that was so bad, that was excruciating.

I thought you'd gone into labour.

Please tell me it's not going to be like that.

Absolutely nothing like that. It's a thousand times worse than that.

-Great(!)

-It is!

You need more salt in your diet for cramp, or tonic water.

Yeah, with ice and a shot of gin in it. I'm only joking.

-That's not funny, I don't want you drinking.

-Oh, for God's sake,

I've had about five glasses of wine in the whole time I've been pregnant,

-that is absolutely nothing.

-That is five glasses too many.

-WOMAN ON PHONE:

-'Hello? Is everything all right?'

Oh!

Hello? Yes, yes, I'm really sorry.

My girlfriend just had cramp.

Yeah, yeah, cramp. Thank you. Sorry.

-Where've you gone?

-I'm in the bathroom.

I think we better check out today, Si.

I don't want to use up all my savings on hotel bills.

-Where are we going to go?

-I suppose we'll have to go back to the flat.

I think now I know we're leaving I'll be able to bear it, actually.

I saw a lovely little two-bedroom stone cottage

in an estate agent's window. It's only 200,000.

-QUIETLY:

-Is that all?

If your parents could just lend us the deposit or at least until

I've got back on my feet and had the baby. We could go and see them

after we've checked out if you like. What do you think?

-Yeah. Yeah, that's great.

-Well, do you want to give them a ring?

Yeah.

Oh, she's blogged about Roanna delivering Diane's baby

-in the hospital car park as well.

-Oh, great, that makes me look fantastic.

We'll end up getting sued.

Geraldine, they're not those kind of people.

It never used to be like this.

Do you know if anyone's talked to Diane about her baby girl?

I think Doctor wants to wait until she's with her husband.

But we don't know when that's going to be and anything could happen.

-I think she needs to know.

-Yeah.

She's got a bit of an infection, so we're giving her some antibiotics,

-that's why you can't touch her.

-Do you think I gave her a germ?

-No, no.

It's just preventative. She's using all her energy

to fight this infection, so it's just...

-Has Dr Inman spoken to you?

-No, why?

I think he just wanted to explain what's happening.

Right, I better get back, my baby boy's due his feed.

I think there's a police car outside

waiting to take you to the magistrates.

What...what happens... Will I be coming back here?

Shouldn't think so.

You'll either get bailed or you'll be remanded

and taken straight to Armley nick.

Let's go.

They said I can go home if me blood pressure behaves itself.

I think I'm in for the duration, me,

my baby's got that many tubes and wires comin' out of her.

Yeah, but it's amazing what they can do, she's got 24-hour care in there.

I just can't help thinking that this time last week I thought Rick

had a job and I were expecting this miracle baby

that we'd tried really hard for.

-And now you've got two little miracle babies.

-Yeah.

I just wish I didn't feel like this,

because all I ever wanted was a baby.

So, did you phone your mum?

Er, yeah. But she wasn't in and her mobile was switched off.

Did you leave a message?

-Yeah. I told her to ring me back.

-What about your dad?

-Yes. Left him a message as well.

-Will they ring back?

-Yeah, course. Why wouldn't they?

-Well, I'm about to have your baby

and I haven't met either of your parents.

Yes, that's cos we've been so busy.

Yeah, well, if they don't ring back shall we go and see the cottage?

-Yeah.

-Yeah?

Maybe you should talk to the doctor

about all the cramp and indigestion you've been getting.

Simon, I'm pregnant, I'm in my third trimester. It's not rocket science.

Of course I'm going to get cramp and indigestion

cos all my organs are squished up. Stop worrying.

-I'm not worried.

-Yes, you are.

I'm just thinking of you.

-There we go.

-Thank you.

-What are you doing?

-Checking the bill.

-It's fine!

Well, we definitely didn't have a small bottle of red.

Oh, let me check that for you, sir.

Oh, it's fine. It's nothing. They always add something.

What?

-Nothing.

-I didn't drink it.

-I never said you did.

-I didn't!

STOMACH RUMBLES Ooh!

Are you all right?

A bit of wind, that's all. I think...

I think I might have to go to the bathroom again.

Right, our service manager must've made a mistake.

I've taken off the wine, but it seems your card's invalid.

What? No it can't be, there's over £4,000 in that account.

-Do you have another card?

-No, I don't. How much is it for?

-It's £218.15...

-I don't have that kind of cash on me.

..without the wine.

-I've got £47 and about 50 pence. Have you got any cash on you?

-Eight quid.

-Have you got a card?

-(There's nothing in the account.)

I'm going to have to call the bank. This is absolutely ridiculous.

I know for a fact there's money in that account.

God's sake, honestly.

Hello. My name's Roanna Wilson and I've got my current account with you.

I've just come to pay my... SHE BREAKS WIND

I am so sorry, I'm so sorry.

No, no, no, not you, not you. Hang on...

Can you get me my Gaviscon out of my bag, please?

-You've already had some today.

-It's not funny, I need some more.

Sorry, are you still there?

Yeah, well, the hotel receptionist is telling me that my card's invalid.

Can you check...? Thank you.

Was that really loud? She's checking for me.

Do the lid up. Hello?

No, no, no, no, no, no!

Well, when did that happen? Who told you that?

Well, for your information, that card was not stolen.

Bloody bastard, I hate him, he's only gone and cancelled my card.

I'll bloody kill him. We'll be half an hour.

I'm sorry, I'm going to have to ask you to settle your bill

-before you leave.

-For God's sake.

Right, that is a five-grand Cartier.

We won't be long. Come on, Simon.

I want to speak to Ray, please.

Yeah, well, where is he?

It's not visiting.

Sorry, I've just brought her notes in.

Oh, right, thanks, that's great. Yeah, doctor wants to see those.

There's summat you've got wrong in here, though.

It says that she's 37 weeks and she's not, she's only 34 weeks.

-I thought I better mention it in case...

-OK.

OK, well, we'll definitely have to check if she's got her dates wrong.

Yeah, I thought so, cos...

she got pregnant on our honeymoon in Mauritius.

We knew straightaway cos she changed like that.

She got all cranky and we'd only just got married.

OK, right, well, thanks. Now we've got the notes we can sort that so...

It says here she's the right measurements for 37 weeks

-and we've got a scan...

-Right, but it's amazing how no two pregnancies

are the same. You can measure a bit above or a bit below.

They told me I was two weeks further on than I thought I was,

so y'know, things change all the time.

See, I didn't know that. Thank you.

BABY CRIES

She won't stop crying and I don't know what to do with her.

-OK. I'm coming.

-Is it all right if I just pop through to say hello

-and give her a few things?

-Well, we do have visiting hours for a reason.

'Ey-up!

Here he is. Thank God, I'm starvin'.

-All right, Diane?

-Yeah, I'm all right.

-How you feeling?

-OK.

-Yeah?

-Yeah.

-Didn't know there were visiting hours.

-Course there is, you div.

They're usually all right about it.

-Depends if Hatchet Face Fiona's on duty.

-Did you miss me?

Hey, I tell you what, I came back from work, watched everything

I'd recorded on telly and had the best night's sleep in months.

I had all bed to meself, I could spread out like that,

with no extra pillows and someone huffing and puffing

-and pulling all covers off me.

-Yeah, well, you can always sleep on sofa.

What have you brought me? I'm starvin' hungry.

I got up this morning, got me breakfast without anybody nagging

at me, "Get this, make me that."

And I sat reading my paper, eating my fry up.

And I got to thinking, "There's summat up, summat not right."

It were dead quiet.

-I hate you. What's in the bag?

-And then it dawned on me...

My life has no purpose without you moaning on at me every two minutes.

-Aw, love you.

-And the weird thing is...

I think I like it now.

Good job. Now come here and give me a kiss, gorgeous.

You know what, I have bloody missed you.

You had curry last night.

Yeah, a big bowl of vindaloo. It was like that.

-Sal made it and it were bloody lovely.

-You stink of it.

Right, what we got here?

We've got water, juice, magazine,

nuts, healthy snacks.

Your Kindle, deodorant...

-So cool.

-Thanks, babe.

(Oh, did you bring me clean clothes and me haemorrhoid ointment?)

-Oh, shitting hell, I knew I'd forget summat.

-Oh, what are you like?

I'll bring 'em this afternoon before I go to work.

-They'll have pile cream here, won't they?

-I want me own!

-All right, I'll bring it.

-Dev?

-Yeah?

-Rick said you were going to ask

if there were any jobs going at your place.

Yeah, talk about bad timing, they've just taken someone on.

But you'll need him at home now to help out with twins, won't you?

If they ever let him home.

Of course they will, it were his first offence. They will.

Look at you, stuffing yourself. You little pig.

All rise.

-Good morning, gentlemen.

-Morning, ma'am.

So, I gather this is pretty straightforward.

Richard Manning, you're being charged with armed robbery.

-How do you plead?

-Armed? No, no, I wasn't armed.

I didn't have any weapons, it was just a key that I...

There'll be plenty of time for you to explain all that, but right now

I just need to know if you're pleading guilty or not guilty?

Guilty.

Don't read it, chuck it in the bin.

-Everybody'll know now.

-It's tomorrow's chip paper.

-KIM:

-Hiya!

-Oh, hiya.

-Hey.

-Hi.

-These are for you.

-Aw, thanks, Kim.

-And these are for you.

-Oh, cheers.

-She's supposed to be watching her diet, Kim.

-Oh, sorry.

It's got nothing to do with me diet, you div.

Bit of chocolate's not going to hurt.

-Brought you some healthy snacks.

-I don't want healthy snacks, Dev.

All right. Please yourself.

Morning, Britney.

Morning. I'm just waitin' for my prescription.

Is she all set for this afternoon?

I don't know, I'm just going to go see her.

They're taking Rosie to a mother and baby hostel today.

-How's her dad?

-Not good. I just want to make sure she's all right.

So, how are the baby Mannings today?

He's fine, but she's not too good. They had a bit of a panic with her

in the middle of the night, and this morning she's got a new tube coming

out of her, so I couldn't put my hand in the incubator

like I usually do.

It'll be cos of an infection. She'll be all right, though.

I hope so.

It's weird, but I can't think of a name for her.

You must've thought of some when you were pregnant.

Only boys' names.

I mean, we thought of George if it was a boy,

because of Rick's grandad, but he doesn't look like a George.

-She's really got the hang of feeding him, haven't you?

-Mmm.

Apart from the fact that me breasts are as sore as hell

and they're aching like mad.

Oh, great, summat else to look forward to - achy boobs.

I don't see why I can't just go home.

Me auntie Christine can keep an eye on me till me dad gets back.

They spoke to your auntie Christine.

She's got health and mobility issues.

-How's Rosie this morning?

-Hiya.

I don't want to go to this hostel place.

Oh, I know, but I think it's for the best, honestly.

If you're worried about something,

there'll always be someone there to help you.

And I'll come and see you every day if you like.

What about when you have your baby?

Now then, Rosie, I've brought someone to see you. This is Britney.

-You all right?

-Hiya.

-Britney's 17 and this is her son...

-Jay-Z.

They're both going to Westwood House as well,

so I thought it'd be good if you met up first.

Aw, isn't he lovely?

He were only five pound, two ounces when he were born.

-Dinah were nine pound twelve.

-Ugh, that's well rank.

-You poor bitch, I bet it were like givin' birth to a baby elephant.

-No.

She did well, didn't you? A bit of gas and air and that was it.

Can we go anyway, cos I need to take me medication?

See you later then, I'll be back about half two for you.

I'm not going there!

And if they make me, I'll run away and I'll take our Dinah with me.

-Stay in the car.

-No way. I'm not letting you go in there by yourself.

-You'll just make matters worse.

-He could do anything.

I'm quite capable of looking after myself. We'll be five minutes.

It's Kyle.

-What do you want?

-I've come to speak to your dad,

-I know he's working from home today.

-He won't want to speak with you.

-Well, I want to speak to him.

-Dad! Dad, Mum's here!

I don't know what you've come here for but I think that

-HE should wait outside.

-No, no, no, that's not going to happen.

You don't have to be involved in this, this is between me and...

I am involved! You're my parents! This is horrible.

You've no idea what this is like for me and Katie!

Yes, I do, my darling, you and Katie have told me in no uncertain terms

and I am so sorry, but I can't live my life for the pair of you.

But you're rubbing Dad's nose in it by coming like this with him.

You have no idea how unhappy I was,

or how long I stayed with your dad because I didn't want to disrupt

your schooling or your exams. That painting's mine.

Please, will you just go before...?

Touch that and I'll break every bone in your bloody body.

The pair of you, get out of my house!

-That painting is mine.

-Get out!

-Simon painted that for me.

-No, it's not, I paid for it.

Listen to lover boy, it's time to go.

-That was my birthday present.

-Who said?

-You stopped my credit card.

-I lost my wallet. I stopped all my cards.

-It's got nothing whatsoever to do with you.

-The bank told me to.

Your card must be linked to mine and they stopped the lot.

-They'll send you a new one.

-I don't care about your money!

What are you doing here, then?!

-Get out!

-I am willing to walk away from all of it, this house,

-the villa in Spain, everything, the money you owe me...

-What money?

Two months' salary! My investments, savings, pension, the ISAs - the lot.

But that painting is mine!

Listen, why don't you take lover boy and your fat bastard belly

and piss off before I break his bleedin' neck.

-You all right?

-Yep.

This is my client's first offence. He has an unblemished reputation.

He's recently been made redundant from the printing firm where

he worked for 12 and a half years and has been suffering hardship.

He's a family man, he has two young children and newborn twins.

In fact, both the babies and his wife are currently still in hospital.

I gather Mr Manning took a vehicle when the police tried to arrest him?

No, it was my mate's van. I didn't want to...

I just wanted to kill meself, that was it.

That would've been a rather silly thing to do with two small children

and newborn twins.

I wasn't...

I wasn't thinking it through at the time.

-It's illegal, Roanna.

-No, it's not. I helped build this business.

He was in one room with three staff when I met him.

Hi, Marie. I've just come to collect a few things. How's your mum?

-Oh, she's a lot better, thanks. Nice to see you.

-And you.

She'll be picking up the phone to warn Sandra now.

I gave up a bloody good job in advertising

to help build that business. I didn't mind that,

or the drop in salary, or the 14-hour days. Because it was for us.

It was for our family.

Now we have the whole of this floor

and we're the top recruitment agency in the North.

-Hi! Welcome back!

-Hi, thanks. Pauline.

-Hello, Roanna, congratulations.

-Thanks, darling.

Roanna, this is a nice surprise,

but like I said, he's working from home today.

Yes, I've already been to see him.

I've come to pick up two months' salary that's owed me. Does he still

-keep the petty cash in the safe?

-I'm sorry, I can't let you do that.

Well, I still own half the company, Sandra, I don't think anybody's

going to stop me, do you?

-Come on, let's just go.

-No, I want what's mine.

-PHONE RINGS

-Go.

Yeah, calm down, Sandra, calm down.

She what?!

What the hell were you thinking letting her into my office?!

Shit! He's changed the number.

It'll be his birthday, it's the only number he'd remember.

Bingo.

There we go. Come on.

Call security, Sandra,

and under no circumstances let her leave the building!

Why do I have a feeling we're going to regret this?

This is bloody great!

-You can't just leave!

-Oh, yes, I can, Sandra!

-Why don't you stay for a drink?

-No thanks, we've got to be somewhere.

-You'll get me sacked!

-For God's sake, you know as well as I do

that's not going to happen, you've been shagging each other for years.

-Is that true?

-Yes, I could just never prove it.

I've decided I'm going to fight for what's mine.

OK. OK, here's enough for the hotel bill, right?

Don't forget to get my watch.

-Will you be all right?

-Yeah, yeah, I'm fine, honestly.

I'm going to go to the solicitor and then I'll meet you afterwards

and we'll go to the little cottage. Yeah?

-I'll ring you as soon as I've got your watch and paid the bill.

-OK.

Bitch!

I tried my best, but I couldn't stop her. And she had the boyfriend

-with her.

-Who gave her the code?

-It wasn't me, I don't even know the code!

-Well, that's it.

It's war!

-Hi.

-Hi.

So, erm, your husband's lawyer is the best in the business.

And I'm only telling the truth here, but I really don't know

-if I'm experienced enough to stand up to him.

-Really?

I know I'm a cheaper rate, but in the long run it's going to be better

for you if you let my boss handle it. OK? She's really tough

and I know she'll get you a good settlement.

-Let's meet her and see what she says.

-If I hadn't just qualified...

-My friend Jasmin told me you'd just qualified.

-How do you know Jasmin?

We're in the same Parentcraft group, she's in the hospital now.

-Is she all right?

-Yeah, she's fine, she's got high blood pressure

so they're keeping her on bed rest. We were talking about another friend

-of ours who needed a solicitor and your name came up.

-Really?

-Yeah.

Wow.

-Did she actually mention my name?

-Yes, why wouldn't she?

-This is Mrs Wilson. Melanie Brooks.

-Hello, I'll be two minutes.

I've only got a small window, but I'll get the gist of it

and we can take it from there.

-Quick question - were you married to Mr Wilson?

-Yes.

-Wonderful. And the kids are grown up?

-Yeah.

And you look like you're ready to drop any moment

so it'll be a walk in the park.

-Back in a tick. Show her through to my office, Jack.

-Will do.

I told you she's good.

Here we are, this is going to be the baby's room.

But she'll be in with us at first so you can stay in here for now.

It's lovely.

-You've got everything.

-WOMAN:

-Hello?

You just stay here and get yourself sorted, I won't be a minute.

-Is she going to go mad?

-No, don't be silly.

So do your homework first and then you can ring Liam

-and invite him round...

-Hiya.

-Hiya.

-You're early.

Yeah, sold out of everything, so no point staying.

We thought we'd get a takeaway tonight and watch...

-Inbetweeners movie.

-I'm not sure that's suitable.

Dad let's me watch what I want.

-We've got a visitor.

-Really?

-Yeah, I brought Rosie home...

-What do you mean? where is she?

-Upstairs.

-Upstairs?

-She's 15 and there was no-one to look after her.

-And why is that our problem? Has she got the baby with her?

-I went back

to her flat and you should've seen the state of the place.

-It's not fit to take a baby...

-Have you taken leave of your senses?

JUDE SHOUTS

-She lives on the seventh floor, the lift's out of order.

-I'm out of here!

There was no fresh food in the fridge, all I could offer her

-was some kind of...

-Jude! Where you going?

-Now see what you've done.

-Sorry.

I don't think he likes me.

BABY CRIES

We're not social services,

we haven't got a plaque outside

that says, "All waifs and strays welcome."

I'm struggling to cope with my son,

I don't need any extra responsibility.

I'm not asking you to take responsibility for her.

Honest to God, if someone'd told me you'd be like this

I'd never have believed it.

And I'd never have believed that you'd let some random 15-year-old

-and her baby move in here without asking me first.

-Her name's Rosie

-and she hasn't moved in!

-I don't care what the hell she's called.

Her father's in intensive care, she's 15 and she's just given birth.

Are you telling me you'd have let her and her new born baby

-be on the street?

-They're not going to throw her out on the street

and you know that. Don't you think we've got enough on our plate?

We'll have our own baby soon and Jude already feels like...

Oh, for God's sake! I'm sick to death of tiptoeing round Jude's feelings.

-You have no idea what it's like to bring up a son.

-He's downright rude

and obnoxious and it pisses me off that you pander to him all the time.

It's bloody obvious you're just trying to make up for the fact that

we're gay and he doesn't live with his dad.

-And you're so open and proud...

-Oh, don't make this about me.

Your parents don't even know you're gay, they think

-you're sharing a house with me.

-We do share this house!

I pay half the mortgage and sometimes I think you forget that.

Susie!

What are you trying to do, Kim, push this relationship to the edge?

-Do you want out?

-What the hell are you talking about?

-And where are you going?

-To find my son and bring him home.

And I want her gone by the time I get back, do you hear?

BABY CRIES

I love it, it's perfect. If your parents could lend us

-the money we might not even need a mortgage.

-I don't know if...

-Have you rung them yet?

-No, but...

Maybe we should just go round to the house after your dad's finished work.

Melanie reckons I'm entitled to at least half of the house and the

business and she's pretty confident she's going to get it for me, so...

-I thought you said you wanted to go see Diane and the babies.

-I do.

Why don't you go to the hospital and I'll go and see my parents?

I don't think it's a good idea for you to meet them for the first time

-asking them to lend us money.

-OK, whatever you think.

But you do love it, don't you?

Yeah, it's great. It's perfect.

Yeah, we'll have it, thanks. Lovely.

It's five past, where is he with me clothes and me ointment?

They're really itching.

I hope Vicky's coming back soon to do me blood pressure.

Hey, come on.

There was this baby on One Born and she was tiny. Honest to God,

she couldn't have weighed more than a bag of sugar and she pulled through.

It's not just that, it's everything.

-GIRL:

-Surprise! Boo!

What a lovely surprise! I wasn't expecting that.

How's my favourite girl? Hello, love. How are you?

-We've made you a card.

-That's lovely, darling,

I'll put it over there so I can see it.

Hello, little man. Look at you.

-He's beautiful, isn't he?

-He's small.

-He's tiny, isn't he?

So, when did you get out?

I got out this morning. I got bail,

I had to drop me passport off at the police station and then I went

-to your mum's, pick the kids up.

-Can I hold him, Mummy?

Yeah, just sit as far back as you can on that chair.

Come 'ere, you. It's OK, come on.

-He's filling out, isn't he?

-Well, he never stops feeding, that's why.

Look at you.

There you go, there's your big sister.

-I'm Ellie, your sister.

-I'm Sam, your brother.

So, what happens next?

-It goes to Crown Court.

-Then what?

I don't know. Well, me solicitor, he says it won't happen

for a few weeks, could be even months

and then I suppose I'll get sentenced.

You're not going to go to prison, though, are you?

I don't know. I don't know.

-Pleaded guilty, didn't I?

-Why?

Because I did it. And they've got photos of me doin' it.

My solicitor, y'know, he said I'd get less time if I pleaded guilty.

-My mum said the builders' cheque bounced.

-Yeah, I know, she told me.

It's all right, though, I'll think of summat, all right?

-How you going to do that?

-I will, don't worry about it, I'll sort it.

All right? Don't worry about that. It's going to be fine.

It's going to be OK. All right?

Just the two people I wanted to see.

Doctor in neo-natal wondered if he could have a word.

-Is everything all right?

-She's stable.

But he just wants to have a chat so you know what's going on.

Don't worry, she'll be fine. I'll get the little man.

Come here, you. Let's put you back in your cot.

-We're going to see your baby sister.

-Now?

-Yes!

You won't be able to come into the unit, I'm afraid,

but you'll be able to see her through the window, all right?

I'll be back to do your blood pressure in a minute.

-Where is he? It's not like him to be late.

-I know, he'll be in trouble.

I bet he's fallen asleep.

Bet you didn't expect to see me.

Oh, my God! What the hell are you doing here?

A friend of yours is a client, Roanna Wilson,

-it was her who told me.

-Right, well, you'd better go

-cos Dev'll go mental if he finds you here.

-Why?

You're a married woman now, how can I be a threat?

Because he knows how I felt about you before we finished.

He knows more than I do.

So, when's it due? You're bloody massive.

Thanks, you always knew how to make a girl feel good.

-Sorry, I just couldn't help...

-Look, will you please just leave?

-Thanks for the flowers.

-Can't we just talk?

-You know, I've qualified now.

-Yeah.

Yeah, now go.

You don't mean that.

-I do.

-No, you don't...

We had some good times, didn't we?

Do you ever think of me?

No, never.

I miss you.

MUSIC: "Goshen" by Beirut

# You're on in five

# It's time you rise

# Or fade

# They've gone before

# Stood by your door

# All day

# For what it's worth

# Defend your kind

# From shame

# The lights are down

# Go on inside

# They've paid

# You're the face in stone... #

You know when she was born she didn't have a heartbeat?

-Yeah, but she's got one now.

-That's right.

But it took us some time to get her to respond.

She had to have a few rounds of adrenaline

-before her heart started beating.

-Yeah, I know all this.

We don't know yet what effect that's had on her.

And last night her airway blocked and we had an emergency situation.

But I don't understand, if she's on a ventilator.

We've no idea why these things happen.

Babies that have a traumatic birth are often unstable.

We managed to clear the mucus and get her breathing back to normal again,

but she has an infection

and we're concerned about other underlying issues.

-What does that mean?

-Like what?

She's a very poorly baby and I am sorry,

but I think you should prepare yourselves for the worst.

You what?

Would you like to see the hospital chaplain?

KNOCK ON GLASS

-This is my fault, right? It's all my fault.

-It's nobody's fault.

-If I'd have been there for you...

-Stop it, Rick!

If it was anyone's fault it was mine. I should've realised

I was in labour and got myself to the hospital earlier.

It's natural for parents to blame themselves in this situation.

But believe me, there's nothing anybody could've done.

These things happen.

We could have a little service for her, if you like.

-She's not dead yet.

-I meant a christening, only if you want.

Some parents find it really comforting.

I want to call her Hope.

That's a lovely name.

It's OK. She'll be OK. It's OK.

-You know when you just know something's right?

-Yeah.

-Just like you know when summat's not right.

-Exactly.

Well, we both know this cottage is right

and we'd be really happy there.

-Are you going to buy it?

-Si's mum and dad have to help us buy it.

My divorce settlement won't be through for a couple of months.

I thought you weren't going to bother with that.

I've changed my mind. I went to see your friend Jack this afternoon.

He introduced me to his boss, Melanie, she's amazing.

I'm definitely going to go with her. She reckons she can get me

at least a million, probably more.

-Have I said something wrong?

-Nothing. It's fine.

-I hope Diane comes back soon.

-Yeah.

-Beautiful flowers.

-Oh, yeah, they're not mine.

-Really?

-I was told they were yours.

-No, they're Diane's.

I think she was looking for a vase for them.

Do you know where Vicky is? Cos she said if my blood pressure

was still down I might be able to go home.

She's in the high dependency unit with Diane and her husband.

-The baby's not well.

-She's not going to die, is she?

-She took a turn for the worse in the middle of the night.

-That's awful.

-She's going to be all right though, isn't she?

-It's not for me to say.

You'll have to ask Diane when she gets back.

Flowers might cheer her up.

CAR APPROACHES

Now then, mate, what you up to?

Oh, I was just, erm...

I've got no idea, actually.

Can I give you a lift somewhere?

Er...

Yeah, why not? That'd be great.

-Are you all right, Si? You look a bit...

-No, I'm fine.

-Where's Roanna?

-She's gone to the hospital, to see Diane.

I hear she had a bad time of it.

Yeah, it sounds pretty gruesome, really.

Do you fancy some fried chicken?

When are they going to get that bloody lift fixed?

It's always conking out. I got stuck in it once.

Here we are, Dinah, we're home.

My God, Jasmin, what've you been doing?

Nothing, I had a bit of chocolate, that's all.

That wouldn't make your blood pressure rocket like that.

I don't think you'll be going home, I'd like the doctor to...

Listen, I know what's done it. I had a visitor, an ex-boyfriend,

and it was a bit of a shock,

so that's why my blood pressure's gone up.

-But that wouldn't make such a difference.

-It would.

I could actually feel my heart beating, cos I knew Dev was

-on his way in and I didn't want them meetin' up.

-Right.

Dev gets a bit jealous.

But they didn't meet up and now he's gone so everything's all right.

Well, he's...

-Well, he's had a massive effect on you.

-He always did.

I was a bit crazy about him.

We went out for a couple of months.

It was always me chasing him and then...

What?

Oh, I dunno, nothing.

It's stupid, forget about it.

I don't need to see the doctor, though.

-If there's anything else troubling you, Jasmin...

-Like what?

Well, like the fact that Dev thinks you're 34 weeks pregnant

when clearly you're 37 weeks.

She's not picking up, she's just ignoring my calls.

Look, all I'm ringing for is just to tell her I'm at Rosie's

so she can take Jude back home.

Jude's here with me, we've just been to get some food.

Susie definitely hasn't rung me.

Shit, phone's been on silent since the meeting.

This is bloody stupid, Kim, you can't just leave.

I mean, who is this girl? You don't know her from Adam.

KNOCK ON DOOR

That'll be your mam. You best let her in.

'I think she's here now.'

She put me in an impossible situation, Neil.

Anyway, I've made my decision, it's not working so...

Rosie, could you turn that down, please? And if she's ready

for a sleep you can put her in the Moses basket.

-I like cuddling her.

-You could be taking the sheets off your dad's bed

and you can get them in the wash.

I've got loads to do, Neil, so I better go.

-But if it is Susie, will you tell her for me?

-'Hang on, hang on.'

Where are you going to sleep?

How many bedrooms has this place got, Kim?

Kim? Shit!

Where is she?

-Rosie's, Poppyfield Heights.

-Great, if that's how she wants to play it.

-What didn't you tell me what's going on?

-It's not up to me.

-Get your stuff together, get your things.

-I'm staying here.

-Are you not going to talk to her?

-I don't want to talk to her.

-Will you do as you're told?! We're going home!

-I hate you.

-Hey, come back here!

-What?

Don't you talk to your mother like that. Apologise now.

-Now!

-Sorry.

Don't let me ever hear you speak to her like that again.

I'm sorry, mate, but I'm going to have to sort this lot out.

Can I do anything, can I help?

It's getting late, won't Roanna be expecting you?

Er, yeah. No, she thinks I'm at my parents'.

Oh, what the hell?

-We're going as soon as we've eaten these.

-Good.

Do you want a slice? It was "buy one, get one free" night.

Has it got any soft cheese or anything unpasteurised?

I'm not allowed... Sod it, I'm bloody starving. Thanks.

Don't suppose you've got a spare beer going, have you?

-Yeah, it's lager.

-Sorry, sorry. Sorry, sorry.

-Where's Si?

-Gone to see his mum and dad.

Really? I thought he had a big bust up with them and...

-No. Who told you that?

-I don't remember. Maybe I got it wrong.

Mmm, bloody delicious. DOORBELL SOUNDS

That'll be Woody.

Before you go anywhere, you need to clear up these cans and these boxes.

I'm being serious! And, you.

Mmm, bliss.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-You must be Roanna.

-Yeah.

-I'm Emma.

-Si's mum.

SHE BURPS

Oh, my God! I can't believe I just did that. I can't believe...

I'm so sorry.

-I thought Si was with you.

-Come on, boys. We'll leave you to it.

No, he left a message on my phone and I tried to get back to him

but it went straight to his answering machine.

Oh, sorry. I don't usually drink beer. It's a bit gassy.

I was in town anyway so I thought it was probably easier

just to pop in and see what he wanted.

Sorry, I don't understand.

I thought he'd spoken to you and was going round to your house...

No, he wouldn't do that.

We had a bit of an argument the other day

and Simon is not one to apologise or back down.

Sorry, I didn't realise that he'd spoken to you.

-He didn't tell me.

-No, I thought he probably wouldn't.

I think I'll just give him a ring and let him know you're here.

He probably hasn't told you that he spent

-the inheritance my mother left him either.

-I didn't know he had one.

Well, it doesn't matter now because it's all gone.

Simon, it's me.

I'm just phoning to let you know that your mother's here at the flat.

I'm sure when he gets the message he'll call or...

You've got a bit of something on your chin.

Oh, my God. I'm so sorry.

I'm very sorry, I'm such a mess.

Yes, I'm afraid that most of Simon's inheritance went on the four years

medical training he did before he decided to give it all up

and go to India to study raja yoga.

Then the following year he decided he wanted to be an artist,

so he went off to Bristol to do a post grad.

I know the point you're making.

The point is, he has made some disastrous decisions in his life

but we have always been there to bail him out.

Well, that's what parents do, isn't it?

Two years ago he took 23 sleeping tablets because Molly,

a very nice girl that he thought he was in love with,

decided to go and live in America.

Before her there was Summer, a sweet, hippy 19-year-old

that he met at Bristol, and he was besotted with her as well.

But the point is, Roanna, they never last.

They either leave him or he falls out of love with them.

Are you telling me this to scare me off?

No, I am telling you this so that you know what you're dealing with.

-You're a mature woman...

-Si, it's me.

..probably not many years younger than me.

My son, on the other hand, is a very young 27-year-old.

-I really worry for you.

-Well, please don't.

I am concerned about what you expect from him.

Because I do not think that he's capable

of thinking about anyone other than himself.

Yeah.

I know that he's in really deep this time

and there's a child involved so he has to grow up.

But he is never going to do that if his father

-and I keep bailing him out.

-Yeah.

Could I just ask you one thing? I've heard you loud and clear.

-Yes, of course.

-Have you got a car?

-Yes.

Could you drive me to the hospital, please?

-SHE BREATHES HEAVILY

-Oh! Erm...

It's just great to have someone who's in the same boat as me.

Well, we're not in exactly the same...

I was so glad when you offered me a lift

because you seem so cool with it all.

None of my mates are in the same situation,

so I've got no-one to talk to.

-And basically I'm freaking out.

-Right.

Well, that's cos it's your first.

-I was a bit like that when Susie had Jude.

-Really?

-I keep thinking it's just me.

-It's much easier with your second.

But believe me, I'm not cool about everything.

There's all sorts of shit flying around I've got to sort out.

So where am I driving you to? Which hospital is it?

St Catherine's, please. SHE BREATHES HEAVILY

I used to have a Lexus, but my husband took it back when I left.

I hope it wasn't Simon who broke your marriage up.

-No, no, no, no. It was over years before I met Si.

-Really?

-Yes.

I was lying awake one night listening to my husband sleeping

and I suddenly realised I resented every breath he took.

-Do you ever think, what if Kim dies?

-No.

I think about Roanna dying all the time.

Because they do, you know. Women can still die in childbirth.

Not so many these days.

Anyway, I thought she'd had two kids already.

Yeah, she has. But she's older now.

It's medically proven that more older women die in childbirth.

She used to drink a hell of a lot. She still drinks secretly, I think.

I mean, what if there was something wrong with the baby?

-You'll deal with it.

-I don't know that I can, that I'd be able to.

Have you talked to her about it?

No. I can't. I'm supposed to be the strong one.

I told her I was going to see my parents and I was,

but then you stopped in your car

and I just needed to talk to someone and get some head space.

I think you should be honest with her about how you feel.

How can I tell her I've got this gut feeling that something's going to go terribly wrong?

That's it, breathe. Come on, we're here now.

Just take it slowly.

The only time I don't worry is when we're having sex,

but then the other night when we were lying in bed

I was wondering, well, when will we be able to make love again and what will that be like?

I don't know, mate. Can't help you with that. Ah, shit!

We'll have to take the bloody stairs, and it's on the seventh floor.

Now then, what's happening, sweetheart?

I'm not sure. It's either chronic wind or I'm in labour, but I can't seem to shift it.

-Oh!

-She's in agony and she needs some pain relief.

Right, well, I'm Geraldine and I'll be looking after Roanna.

So, now, are you her sister, friend or birthing partner?

-Friend.

-Right, well, if you'd both like to come through to Assessment

and we'll see what's going on. All right.

It's OK now, we'll get you there and get you lying down.

I've got no money,

so I've got no idea how I'm going to support her and the baby.

I'm going to have to go back to the gym.

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

This...this'll be Roanna asking if my parents can lend us some money

so we can get a house in Rodley,

but they don't have that kind of money and if they had,

they wouldn't give it to us because they hate her.

-Is there anything I can do?

-Yes, you're definitely in labour.

How often are you getting the contractions?

-About every four or five minutes.

-Right.

Well, you could give her a back rub. That usually helps.

Like this?

That's right.

-I'm not hurting you, am I?

-Yes, you are!

Oh, I'm sorry...

What you said really hurt me. I've given up everything to be with Si.

My two children won't talk to me,

I've given up my beautiful five-bedroomed family home,

I'm living in a damp student squat...

-That's what happens when you run away...

-Will you let me finish?

I am in labour, I'm allowed to say what I want!

Of course.

I've walked away from a multimillion-pound business.

I've no idea where my next penny's coming from.

I didn't want to fall in love with your son. I fought it

with every bone in my body because I knew how many people would get hurt.

Do you want me to go?

No, I'm fine, I've said everything I want to say.

-Ohhhhh...!

-Oh, for God's sake! The woman is in agony !

Will someone get her some proper pain relief?

Will you try and call Simon again for me? Please!

Yes.

And another thing I've been worrying about...

-Listen, do you know what I think?

-What? What?

I think you should just stop thinking.

-Hiya. I've just come to see that you're all right.

-MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Thanks, Neil, it's really good of you, but...

You can't stay here. The lift doesn't even work.

Well, where else am I going to go?

-What?!

-My place.

Mum...for God's sake, why didn't you call me sooner?

I'm sorry, sorry, I just didn't know.

OK, I'm coming.

Just tell her to hold on.

-What is it?

-Is it Roanna?

She's four and a half centimetres dilated!

I can't miss the birth, I need to get to the hospital.

Get your stuff ready, I'll be back in half an hour.

-Thank you.

-Go on.

Oh, no, there's another one building...!

The diamorphine'll kick in soon. Keep taking the gas and air.

Big breath in and blow the pain away, that's it.

I can't stand this. I've had enough! I can't do it!

Take the gas and air. That's what it's for, to help you.

Where's Simon?

He's on his way, he won't be long.

Ohhh...! I want an epidural!

-Good idea!

-When this contraction's passed

we'll see how many centimetres you are.

-But you won't be able to walk about or...

-I know!

SHE GRUNTS

It's passing. It's passing, it's passing

I'll check how you're doing and then I'll phone the anaesthetist.

Just try and relax.

Ohhh...!

Come down the bed for me there, sweetheart.

-WATER GUSHES

-Oh, my God!

Oh, my God! I am so sorry, I'm so sorry!

-I can't believe I did that.

-What is it?

-I'm so sorry!

-It's fine. Her waters have just burst, that's all.

-I'm sorry.

It was like the Trevi Fountain!

-I've never seen anything like that before.

-Sorry.

Second time I've been christened with amniotic fluid. It's good for the complexion!

I'll go and change, but things should speed up now.

-Still want the epidural?

-Of course she does!

-Does it slow the labour down?

-You might not feel the urge to push.

-I don't want that. I'll see if I can manage.

-Oh, for heaven's sake.

I'll just go put a dry tunic on and I'll be back to examine you.

Don't you go pushing now without me.

Oh, I'm not going anywhere without you.

Look, I am...

I am really sorry if I upset you...

No. It's all right.

Seriously. I know how I'd feel if it was my son.

SHE MOANS

Oh, well done. Go on, good girl!

Well done!

I don't want inducing.

Please, I don't want the baby to come early.

Your blood pressure is way too high.

We need her PET bloods repeating.

-Have you felt your baby move today?

-Yeah, I think so... I don't know.

How many weeks is she?

-34.

-37 weeks.

Make up your mind.

There was a bit of a mix-up with me dates,

I wasn't quite sure when my last period was.

We'll try upping your labetalol and we'll continue to monitor you

through the night, but if we can't get your BP under control

we're going to have to take you on to delivery and get that baby out.

We're here! Stop the car.

With this next contraction, I want you to take a big breath

and push right down into your bottom.

Where the hell have you been?

I'm sorry.

Don't you come near me! You lied to me!

I'm sorry, Ro, I mean it.

It's disgraceful having your phone turned off at a time like this.

I know, but I just needed some head space. Is everything all right?

No, it is not all right! I am furious with you!

Everything's fine.

With a bit of luck you'll be a daddy with this next contraction.

Really?

Never again, Simon, I swear. No more children, never!

Absolutely. Couldn't agree more.

Simon, Simon, Simon, help me! Help me!

Right, this is it. Push down as hard as you can.

-SHE GRUNTS

-Keep pushing, keep pushing.

That's it, keep pushing.

-Keep pushing!

-I am bloody pushing!

Keep breathing, just keep breathing. I love you.

Please don't die. Please don't die. Please.

-SHE MOANS

-Oh, the head's out, here it is!

Oh, it's amazing. It's got hair.

One more big push and you'll have baby in your arms.

Push! And you'll have baby in your arms.

SHE GRUNTS

-BABY CRIES

-That's it!

There you go, you've got a beautiful baby boy.

-BABY CRIES

-All right, sweetie.

-Let's...

-BABY WAILS

I know, this is awful!

Is he all right, is he normal?

Let's go to see Mummy. Oh, there we are.

I'd say he's got a great pair of lungs!

There you go, lovely.

Hello, darling!

Ohhh!

We've got a baby boy, Ro.

-Hello, my boy...

-I've got a son.

HE LAUGHS

Now, who would like to cut the cord?

Emma, you do it.

Oh, no, I don't think I could...

Yes, it's fine.

I'll just turn the baby over so I can clamp the cord.

There we go, there we go.

Snip there.

Lovely. I'll just take the scissors from you.

Hello, my beautiful boy.

Oh, you're amazing. You're amazing.

In the bottom of my bag you'll find a little bottle of red wine.

Told you I didn't drink it!

BABY GURGLES Yes, my man.

Hello, there!

Hello, there.

Can I touch her?

Yes, of course.

Let us pray and give thanks for our precious daughter, Hope.

May the love of God surround her, may the deep love

of all her family engulf her

and give her strength to endure this journey.

And should she fall into darkness, may her family know

that she is held in the endless arms of God, this night and always.

Bless this child in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Kim! She's not breathing.

I want to be able to tell people that you are the father of my baby.

I'll tell you something that'll disgust you even more.

-No, Kim, please.

-I think she should know.

Would you like to meet your baby brother?

He's not my brother.

WOMAN SCREAMS

That's my son.

Might not be.